The first roof panels were installed at Allegiant Stadium earlier this week, marking the start of the final process of the structure being fully enclosed. The ETFE panel installation is expected to last through May.
As the deadly coronavirus outbreak spreads, you must take measures to protect yourself. Avoid these sixhandwashing errors to prevent spreading the virus. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Good hygiene is the best defense against COVID-19 according to health experts. Disinfecting surfaces is one of the best ways to combat coronavirus. Tests show that the virus can survive for up to nine days at room temperature. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With a week left until the NFL Free Agency period opens up, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and team owner Mark Davis were both asked about their quarterback Derek Carr. Rumors have been flying around that the team could be interested in replacing Carr with six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. Vegas Nation crew Cassie Soto and Myles Simmons discuss the quarterback situation.
The Southern Nevada Health District is reporting three new “presumptive positive” coronavirus cases. That makes five new cases in Clark County and seven in Nevada. (Michael Quine and Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Officials of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the pandemic from its Geneva headquarters on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Until now, the WHO has declined to make a pandemic declaration, which it defines as a “worldwide spread of a new disease.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
North Las Vegas police and students at Raul P. Elizondo Elementary School spent Wednesday honoring the school’s namesake, who was killed in the line of duty in 1995. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Queen Mary BioEnterprises Innovation Centre in London is seeking two dozen volunteers to inject themselves with coronavirus. Their intention is to help a company called hVIVO find a vaccine for the disease that has killed almost 4,000 people worldwide so far. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the comment while making rounds on news programs over the weekend. “It’s possible … you don’t want to alarm people, but given the spread we see, anything is possible,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, via Fox News. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders coach Jon Gruden answers John Katsilometes question about Tom Brady replacing Derek Carr as the Raiders quarterback at the Power of Love gala in Las Vegas on March 7, 2020.
10 Things You May Not
Know About St. Patrick’s Day.
1. The shortest St. Patrick’s Day
parade only runs for 98 feet and
takes place in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
2. Saint Patrick’s birth name was actually
Maewyn Succat. He changed it to
Patricius after becoming a priest.
3. Shamrocks are said to have
been used by Saint Patrick as a
metaphor for the Holy Trinity.
4. Corned beef doesn’t actually contain corn.
It’s name come from the use
of salt “corns” to cure meat.
5. Saint Patrick famously wore a
light shade of blue, not the traditional
green that is constantly seen.
6. Green became a significant color for
Ireland during its 1641 rebellion. Its importance
then carried over to St. Patrick’s Day.
7. St. Patrick’s Day used to be a strictly
religious and alcohol free holiday in Ireland.
8. Saint Patrick wasn’t actually Irish.
He was born in Britain and kidnapped
by Irish pirates at a young age.
9. In traditional Irish folk tales,
female leprechauns don’t exist.
10. The U.S. has 32 million people of
Irish descent, while Ireland’s total
population is only 4.7 million
Elizondo Elemetary School principal Chris Stacey talks about the school’s celebration of namesake Raul P. Elizondo. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Biden Wins
Michigan, Missouri and Mississippi Democratic Primaries.
Based on exit polls conducted by
Edison Media Research, the former
vice president was projected as the
winner of the six state primary day.
Michigan was the biggest prize of the
day with 125 delegates up for grabs.
While Michigan has consistently voted Democrat in modern presidential elections.
the state remarkably flipped for
President Donald Trump in the 2016 election.
In order of delegate count, the other
states holding primaries for the day
were Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota,
Idaho and Washington.
Mississippi and Missouri were
also projected for Biden.
The former vice president was
lifted by black voters in both states.
Former presidential candidate
Andrew Yang endorsed Biden on CNN
following news of his projected wins.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders
spent four days campaigning in Michigan
leading up to the primary.
The loss there is a
significant blow to his campaign.
Both candidates canceled
campaign rallies in Cleveland
due to coronavirus fears
Based on exit polls conducted by Edison Media Research, the former vice president was projected as the
winner of the six-state primary day. Michigan was the biggest prize of the day with 125 delegates up for grabs. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Following Gonzaga basketball’s win over Saint Mary’s at the WCC Tournament, head coach Mark Few commented on what it’d be like if the NCAA Basketball Tournament was canceled over the coronavirus epidemic. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Following Gonzaga basketball’s win over Saint Mary’s at the WCC Tournament, head coach Mark Few commented on what it’d be like if the NCAA Basketball Tournament was canceled over the coronavirus epidemic. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Saint Mary’s to win the WCC Tournament and to advance to the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Gonzaga has won the WCC crown seven times in their last eight appearances and is their 17th tournament championship with Mark Few coaching the team. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Will Graves, son of Oregon women’s basketball coach and former Gonzaga women’s basketball coach Kelly Graves, says he’s living his dream playing for a school for which his father once coached. Kelly’s team won the women’s Pac-12 tournament and Will’s team is playing in the WCC Finals. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
MGM Resorts International will temporarily close its Las Vegas buffets, effective Sunday amid growing coronavirus fears. (Al Mancini and James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Aerial view of newly installed signage for Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Aerial view of newly installed signage for Allegiant Stadium, future home of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Gov. Steve Sisolak has written to about 49 Nevada passengers aboard the cruise ship quarantined in California for COVID-19 telling them they will be brought back to Nevada to self-quarantine.
‘Pawn Stars’ Chumlee joins PodKats! to talk about his journey through weight loss and the future of ‘Pawn Stars’ on History Channel.
Watch the name of the new Raiders stadium in Las Vegas go up in less that a minute. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journal health reporter Mary Hynes discusses the latest updates on coronavirus in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, March 10, 2020. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A clip from PodKats! with Raiders owner Mark Davis. Tune into the full episode Monday, March 16. (Angus Kelly and Reed Redmond/Las Vegas Review-Journal)